Guitar
This year I've been getting busier than ever so I've taken on a full-time trainee. She's called Sheena Gillbanks. She's a guitarist, accordion player and general talented musician. She had no previous experience as a luthier but I was struck by her determination and enthusiasm. I get a couple of enquiries a week from people wanting to train as a luthier but she stood out.
Since she has started work I've been impressed with how quickly she picks things up and her 'feel' for the job.
There's a lot to learn but I'm sure she's going to be a fantastic luthier.
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There's been another (less productive) addition to the MrGlyn's workforce - Sammy the dog.
He's more of a hinderance than a help but he's fun to have around
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Feel free to contact me about repair work (if you are in NZ). I only check emails weekly so the workshop phone is always the best 09 307 6501.
- New Workshop
I have moved workshop - but I'm just next door to the old one. The new place is still down the alley between the buildings at the top of Khyber Pass Road. But now I'm at the end of the driveway. Walk 10 paces past the old workshop and there it...
- Guitar Cutting Out
A number of things can cause your guitar to cut out but the number one most likely is the jack socket. If a guitar hasn't been plugged in for a while or been left in a damp environment it can often develop electrical problems. Electrical component...
- On Tour - Tales From The Back Line
There are a few different aspects to guitar repairing. All my work happens in my own controlled environment - the workshop. Touring Guitar Techs have to work wherever they find themselves - they need to be quick, have magician like fault finding skills,...
- Les Paul
. There has been a lot said about the life of Les Paul recently. I'd just like to say - thanks Les It seems like a good time to show some pics of one of my customer's guitars.Its a Les Paul Custom that has been carved by hand into a stunning...
- Pickup Winding
I often have people bringing me faulty pickups. Sometimes it turns out there's just a loose wire and simply needs re-soldering. But sometimes the pickup needs re-winding.With humbuckers its only usually one coil in which case I can measure the working...
Guitar
Sheena
This year I've been getting busier than ever so I've taken on a full-time trainee. She's called Sheena Gillbanks. She's a guitarist, accordion player and general talented musician. She had no previous experience as a luthier but I was struck by her determination and enthusiasm. I get a couple of enquiries a week from people wanting to train as a luthier but she stood out.
Since she has started work I've been impressed with how quickly she picks things up and her 'feel' for the job.
There's a lot to learn but I'm sure she's going to be a fantastic luthier.
..............................................................
There's been another (less productive) addition to the MrGlyn's workforce - Sammy the dog.
He's more of a hinderance than a help but he's fun to have around
This is Sammy in November - getting bigger. The little fella's getting quite a fan club around our part of Auckland.
………………………………………………………………………………………….
Feel free to contact me about repair work (if you are in NZ). I only check emails weekly so the workshop phone is always the best 09 307 6501.
Workshop Hours
Mon……. 8-6
Tues……. 8-6
Wed…….. Closed
Thurs …..8-6
Fri ……….8-6
Sat/Sun ..Closed
Tues……. 8-6
Wed…….. Closed
Thurs …..8-6
Fri ……….8-6
Sat/Sun ..Closed
Mr Glyn’s Guitars
21a Khyber Pass Road
Auckland
New Zealand
http://www.mrglyn.co.nz/
www.facebook.com/MrGlynGuitars
www.mrglyn.blogspot.com
09 307 6501, 021 912678
- New Workshop
I have moved workshop - but I'm just next door to the old one. The new place is still down the alley between the buildings at the top of Khyber Pass Road. But now I'm at the end of the driveway. Walk 10 paces past the old workshop and there it...
- Guitar Cutting Out
A number of things can cause your guitar to cut out but the number one most likely is the jack socket. If a guitar hasn't been plugged in for a while or been left in a damp environment it can often develop electrical problems. Electrical component...
- On Tour - Tales From The Back Line
There are a few different aspects to guitar repairing. All my work happens in my own controlled environment - the workshop. Touring Guitar Techs have to work wherever they find themselves - they need to be quick, have magician like fault finding skills,...
- Les Paul
. There has been a lot said about the life of Les Paul recently. I'd just like to say - thanks Les It seems like a good time to show some pics of one of my customer's guitars.Its a Les Paul Custom that has been carved by hand into a stunning...
- Pickup Winding
I often have people bringing me faulty pickups. Sometimes it turns out there's just a loose wire and simply needs re-soldering. But sometimes the pickup needs re-winding.With humbuckers its only usually one coil in which case I can measure the working...